[Lugcomms] linux.conf.au 2013 Bid - Expressions of Interest

[John Ferlito]

Howdy,

We have just come off the tail end of linux.conf.au 2011 and I'm very much
looking forwarded to linux.conf.au 2012 in Ballarat next year. However it is
now time to look forwards to 2013.

We have moved the bid process much earlier this year to give teams more of a
chance to get organised and to leave the wining team enough time to make
preparations for the announcement at linux.conf.au 2012.

The new timeline is outlined below:

 * Jan/Feb  - The council updates the bid process documentation.
 * 8th Feb  - The council will request expressions of interest for LCA.
 * 15th Mar - The council will formally request bids for LCA.
 * 15th May - Submission of formal bids closes.
 * Jun-Aug  - The council clarifies any questions regarding the bids and visits each bid team.
 * Sep      - The council decides on the winning city and informs the bidding teams.
 * Jan      - The winning bid is announced at the LCA closing ceremony.

At this stage the council is looking for expressions of interest from members
of the community. The aim is to get the idea out there that you personally want
to host LCA in your local town or city.  Start talking ideas through with
friends, family and even the community at large.